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Question 9

The roots of the quadratic equation \(2x^{2} - 5x + m = 0\) are \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\), where m is a constant. Find \(\alpha^{2} + \beta^{2}\) in terms of m.

  • A.\(\frac{25}{4} - m\)
  • B.\(\frac{25}{4} - 2m\)
  • C.\(\frac{25}{4} + m\)
  • D.\(\frac{25}{4} + 2m\)
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Further Mathematics
Year
2009
Question no.
#9
Type
Objective
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